Cherry Wink Cookies

Cherry wink cookies are literal prize winners and often grace the holiday cookie exchange every year. Author: Amanda Formaro Total Time: 25 25 minsmins

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Yield: ["30","30 cookies"]
Serving size: 30
Calories per serving: 136
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2-1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans chopped
1 cup dates chopped
1/3 cup maraschino cherries chopped, patted dry with paper towels, plus extra to top (10 ounce jar total)
2 cups corn flakes coarsley crushed


Directions:
Cream together the sugar and shortening.

Add the milk, vanilla, and eggs. Beat to combine.

In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Gently stir in pecans, dates, and chopped cherries.

Use a 1-1/2 to 2 Tablespoon scoop to form dough balls. Roll the balls in crushed cornflakes on all sides and place on a lightly greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Cut remaining cherries in half or into quarters and place on the top.

Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes. Allow to rest 2 minutes on the baking sheet and transfer to cooling rack with a spatula to fully cool.


Source: amandascookin.com